Carragher was right to quit England

Last updated : 18 May 2008 By Adam Bryant
While new England boss Fabio Capello is keen to try to persuade the Liverpool defender to change his mind, there's no going back according to Carragher.

"I said when I stepped away from playing for England that it would help my fitness, to keep myself right for Liverpool," he said. "And this proves I made the right decision.
"I feel I've benefitted from regular rests during international weeks and it has helped with little knocks and niggles clearing up.

"My only disappointment was that Stevie and I didn't have another 90 minutes to the total by playing in the Champions League final aswell."